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Career Description

When people think Air Force, they think jets. But they should also think propellers because that's what propels some of our most significant planes, from the AC-130 Gunship to the MQ-9 Reaper. Keeping these turboprop and turboshaft engines in top shape falls to a special corps of Aerospace Propulsion specialists. As part of this group, you'll be able to completely disassemble, reassemble, repair and overhaul every aspect of the engine and then fine-tune it like the precise instrument it is. This career field has a high impact on the Air Force and can lead to duty in multiple countries.

Relevant Interests & Skills

Electronics

Mechanics

Problem-solving

Maintenance and Repair

Working with Your Hands

Working with Aircraft

Training

After eight and a half weeks of Basic Military Training, every Airman goes to technical training to learn their career. Here's the basic information about Aerospace Propulsion, Turboprop and Turboshaft Propulsion technical training: